The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final will bring together two teams that reached the last stage through very different routes. Cameroon survived a tense penalty shootout against Morocco, while Malawi continued its remarkable debut campaign with a convincing win over Algeria.
Cameroon hold their nerve
Cameroon and Morocco could not break the deadlock during 120 minutes of football. The match remained goalless through regulation time and extra time, leaving the finalists to be decided from the penalty spot.
The Indomitable Lionesses handled the pressure better, winning the shootout 3–1. Their victory keeps Cameroon on course for another major African women’s football title and adds a dramatic chapter to a tournament that has already produced several surprises.
Malawi make history
Malawi had earlier booked its place in the final by defeating Algeria 3–1. The result extended the Scorchers’ extraordinary run and took the team to the final in its first appearance at the tournament.
Tabitha Chawinga scored twice, while her sister Temwa also found the net. Their contributions gave Malawi the attacking edge it needed and turned a breakthrough campaign into a genuine title challenge.
A final with a clear contrast
Cameroon will arrive with the confidence that comes from surviving a high-pressure knockout match. Malawi, on the other hand, will carry the energy of a team that has already exceeded expectations. That contrast should make Sunday’s final in Rabat one of the most closely watched matches of the competition.
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Conclusion
Cameroon’s composure and Malawi’s fearless momentum now meet in the final. Whatever the result, the tournament has already delivered a milestone moment for Malawi and another reminder of the growing depth in African women’s football.
